Events
Thursday 19 November
Rockford Basket Press Vertical
Explore the legendary Rockford Basket Press in an exclusive vertical tasting celebrating one of Australia’s most iconic Shiraz wines. Journey through exceptional vintages, from 2002 to the latest 2023 release, alongside a famed SVS, discovering the evolution, complexity, and remarkable longevity that define this Australian classic. With just 14 seats available, this is a rare opportunity for collectors and wine lovers to experience the legacy of Rockford in an intimate Adelaide setting. Expect an unforgettable evening of discovery, discussion, and some truly remarkable bottles.
thursday 26th november
Italian Night at Scopri – Melbourne
Indulge in an unforgettable evening of Italian wine and cuisine at Scopri Private Dining in Melbourne on 26 November. Discover 10 exceptional Italian wines paired with a beautifully curated five-course dining experience, celebrating Italy’s rich winemaking heritage, diverse regions, and irresistible flavours. Expect remarkable wines, delicious food, and engaging conversations in an intimate setting. With only 14 seats available, this exclusive Italian Wine Dinner is one experience you won't want to miss! From the first pour to the final course, every moment promises a taste of Italy at its finest.
wednesday 2nd december
Clos Cachet Dinner
Join Clos Cachet and Wine Animal for an intimate evening at Rodd & Gunn Cellar, celebrating exceptional wines, beautifully matched food, and great conversation. Enjoy a curated selection of wines paired with a menu designed to complement every pour, creating a memorable dining experience for wine lovers.
With just 28 guests, this is a rare opportunity to discover exceptional wines and enjoy thoughtful food pairings in an intimate setting. Come curious, settle in, and enjoy an evening where great bottles and good company take centre stage.
28 seats. $349 per person. All food and matched wines included. One special night with Clos Cachet and Wine Animal.
Sunday 6th December
The Judgement of WA
Western Australia takes on France in a thrilling wine showdown, with six of WA’s finest going head to head against six French benchmarks, all matched with a fully paired menu at Lamonts Cottesloe. Taste, compare and challenge your assumptions as 12 wines go bottle to bottle to see how WA’s best stacks up against some of France’s most celebrated expressions. Expect great wine, exceptional food, plenty of surprises and lively debate throughout the evening. With just 45 seats available, this is an intimate night for wine lovers ready to pick a side, trust their palate and discover which region comes out on top. WA or France. Who takes the crown?
Saturday 12 December
Leeuwin Art Series Vertical Dinner
Few wines define Australian Chardonnay like Leeuwin Estate Art Series, one of the country’s most celebrated and revered Chardonnays. Join us in Melbourne on Saturday, 12 December 2026 for an exclusive vertical dinner exploring how this iconic wine evolves through vintage, season, site and winemaking approach. Expect a guided journey through the changing expressions of Art Series, from youthful citrus and floral lift to the deeper texture, complexity and resonance that come with age, all paired with an exceptional dining experience. A rare opportunity to explore one of Australia’s great Chardonnay benchmarks through time, this is a must for serious Chardonnay lovers and anyone curious about what makes great Australian Chardonnay endure.
2027
Chardonnay Challenge 2027
Four cities. Exceptional Chardonnays. One ultimate showdown! The Wine Animal Chardonnay Challenge 2027 is coming to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane, bringing together outstanding Chardonnays for an unforgettable blind tasting experience. Put your palate to the test as you taste, compare, and score remarkable wines, uncovering surprising favourites and discovering which bottles truly stand out when the labels come off. Expect world-class wines, lively debates, fascinating insights, and plenty of surprises along the way. Will your favourite Chardonnay rise to the top, or will an unexpected contender steal the show?
2027
Cabernet Challenge 2027
Two cities. Legendary Cabernets. One unforgettable showdown! The Wine Animal Cabernet Challenge 2027 is coming to Perth and Melbourne, bringing together exceptional Cabernets for an exciting blind tasting experience. Put your palate to the test as you taste, compare, and score remarkable wines, discovering which bottles truly shine when the labels come off. Expect bold flavours, world-class wines, lively debates, and a few unexpected surprises along the way. From celebrated classics to hidden gems, every glass has the potential to challenge expectations and redefine your favourites. Will the iconic names dominate, or will an underdog steal the crown?
2027
Shiraz Challenge 2027
Two cities. Legendary Shiraz. One epic showdown! The Wine Animal Shiraz Challenge 2027 is heading to Adelaide and Melbourne, bringing together exceptional Shiraz wines for an unforgettable tasting experience. Put your palate to the test as you taste, compare, and score remarkable wines, discovering which bottles truly shine when the labels come off. From bold Australian icons to elegant international contenders, expect world-class wines, lively debates, surprising discoveries, and plenty of excitement. Will Australia's legendary Shiraz reign supreme, or will an unexpected contender steal the spotlight?
2027
2008 Champagne Challenge - Melbourne
Experience one of Champagne’s most celebrated vintages in the 2008 Champagne Challenge, a guided tasting featuring benchmark cuvées poured side by side to explore how terroir, house style, and bottle age shape each wine. Through a blind tasting and scoring format, guests will compare expressions from this legendary vintage, gaining a deeper appreciation for the precision, complexity, and diversity that make 2008 one of Champagne’s most revered years.
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Bordeaux First Growth Event -Melbourne
Bordeaux at its most prestigious. Experience all five First Growth estates from the 2006 vintage together in one extraordinary tasting, offering a rare chance to compare the character, structure, and evolution of Bordeaux’s most iconic wines side by side.
With just 14 guests, this is an intimate evening designed for collectors, enthusiasts, and serious lovers of Bordeaux. Five legendary estates, one celebrated vintage, and a lineup rarely seen together, this is one for the memory bank.
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Grenache Deepdive - Melbourne
Discover Grenache in a whole new light through this Deep Dive, where multiple expressions are poured side by side to reveal how site, season, and winemaking decisions shape one of the world’s most expressive varietals. From vibrant, youthful styles to layered and textural interpretations, guests will explore the diversity of Grenache through a guided blind tasting and scoring format that encourages comparison, conversation, and a deeper understanding of structure, texture, and stylistic nuance. Interactive, engaging, and insight-led, this is a unique opportunity to challenge your palate, share perspectives, and uncover new favourites in a structured yet social setting.
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Grenache Deepdive - Brisbane
Discover Grenache from a new perspective as multiple expressions are tasted side by side, revealing how site, season, and winemaking shape this dynamic and expressive varietal. With a range of styles on show, guests can explore the differences in structure, texture, and character across each wine.
Tasted blind and scored throughout the evening, the experience encourages comparison, conversation, and plenty of discovery. With just 30 seats available in Brisbane, this is an engaging opportunity to deepen your understanding of Grenache while putting your palate to the test.
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Tyrrells VAT1 Semillon Vertical
Over three decades, Tyrrell's VAT 1 Semillon has earned its place as one of Australia's most iconic and age-worthy white wines. This exclusive vertical brings together 12 vintages in a guided tasting that showcases the remarkable transformation of Hunter Valley Semillon, from vibrant citrus and mineral precision in its youth to the rich toast, honeyed complexity, and layered depth that emerge with age. Tasted side by side, each vintage reveals the influence of season, bottle age, and careful cellaring, offering a unique perspective on one of Australia's greatest wine stories. Whether you're a long-time Semillon enthusiast or discovering its remarkable ageing potential for the first time, this promises to be an insightful and unforgettable evening.
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Penfolds St. Henri Masterclass
What happens when 12 vintages of Penfolds St Henri are tasted side by side? This exclusive Melbourne masterclass explores the evolution of one of Australia’s most distinctive Shiraz wines, revealing how vintage and bottle age shape its character, from vibrant fruit and spice to savoury complexity, elegance, and finesse.
Designed for collectors and curious wine lovers alike, the guided tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable longevity and timeless appeal of St Henri across multiple vintages. It’s an immersive journey through one of Australia’s most enduring wine stories.
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Grosset Polish Hill Riesling Vertical
What happens when 25 years of Grosset Polish Hill Riesling are brought together in one room? This exclusive vertical features 12 vintages, offering a rare opportunity to explore how time, vintage, and bottle age shape one of Australia’s most celebrated Rieslings, from vibrant citrus and mineral precision to remarkable depth and complexity.
Tasted blind and scored throughout the evening, guests will compare vintages, challenge their palates, and discover the extraordinary ageing potential of Polish Hill Riesling. With just 12 seats available, this promises to be an intimate and insightful journey through one of Australia’s great white wines.
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The Giaconda Retrospective Vertical
Explore 25 years of one of Australia’s most iconic wines in this Giaconda Retrospective Vertical, featuring 12 vintages of Giaconda Chardonnay poured side by side, along with a few special surprises. Through a guided blind tasting and scoring format, guests will compare vintages across decades, discovering how age, season, and winemaking shape the evolution of a wine widely regarded as the benchmark for Australian Chardonnay. Designed for collectors and curious wine lovers alike, this is a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable consistency, complexity, and longevity that have made Giaconda one of Australia's most revered producers.
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